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  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 2.0 Starting problems. 8 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    My 2 lit TDCI will crank but not start. I then starts and runs as normal at the second attempt. Has anyone else.experienced this problem and found the solution.
  • Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 LPG problem. 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    car running ok on fuel when switch to lpg idles over at 450 rpm and unable to increase rpm any ideas?
  • Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.2 Starter motor not disengaging 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Starter motor runs on a bit when car starts, is this something I can easily fix? Anybody got instructions/pics?
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (2009 - ) - New car ad 27 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    I'm sure I'll be slated for this, but I've just seen the new Golf advert on TV and I thought it was quite cool compared to the usual run-of-the-mill stuff you see.
  • Cost of motoring per hour 14 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    Would anyone like to work out roughly how much they spend per hour to run a car ( total annual cost divided by approx time actually spent in the vehicle ). I'm still working mine out btw.
  • Pelican Zig-Zags 27 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Can I legally park on the grass verge that runs along side of the road in the space between a pelican crossing zig-zags and the pavement? The remainder of the road outside of the markings have double yellow lines. Can anyone enlighten me please?
  • Mondeo ST220 clutch 12 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    I don't know if it just me or whether or not this happens, but after a long motorway run the clutch feels heaver than normal. I was wondering what causes this to happen after a long journey when the clutch is not used?? many thanks Sid
  • Lidl - 3 way car accessory adaptor 14 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    In case you are on the lookout for one, from this Thursday LIDL have a 3 way adaptor for cigarette lighter to run 3 accessories for only £2.99. Unlike others, it comes with a flexi cable as well.
  • Renault World Series - free tickets 9 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Renault are running the free ticket promo for the Donnington round of their World Series race meeting like they did last year. It was a good day out and free is always a good thing! http://www.worldseriesbyrenault.com/donington/uk/
  • V70,S70,S60T5 mileage concerns ? 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    The ones in my price range have done around 80k miles with Volvo history. Is this a concern and if looked after could I happily run one to 150k miles ? Thanks.
  • One lady owner ... 14 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    Why do garages advertise this as a positive when advertising a used car? To me it means: a) Excessive Clutch/Brake wear B) Short run syndrome (Thirty seconds to local corner shop and back) C) Lots of minor parking dents
  • Peugeot 106 Screen Washer 1 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    W reg 106, the rear screen washer doesn't work. I can't hear the pump running, do I need to replace the pump or is there a fuse/relay for this circuit and if so where do I find it. Cheers Chris
  • Small auto for 3-4k 30 Jul 2005 (Forum)
    Suggestions please... Must be: Auto No bigger than supermini class As new as possible (3 years old max) Low running costs Not bothered about image/performance (within reason of course) Thanks in advance for any recomendations.
  • Tyre Width. 29 May 2005 (Forum)
    I run an old car which i've had a few years. It came with later alloy wheels. I'm considering returning the car to original wheels and tyres these are thinner (165 against 185) I expect to have less grip, anything else?
  • Xantia Tailgate Wiring 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Run a Y2K Xantia 2.0Hdi estate. Various failures of rear screen heat and tailgate mounted lights traced to (fatigue?) breaks in cable cores inside wiring conduit between body and tailgate. Is this a known Xantia problem and are there any fixes?
  • Alternative fuels 10 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    It seems that in Brazil you can get cars that run petrol and alcohol: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/national/9493414.htm?1c How expensive is this specific alcohol to produce, perhaps some clever person could do a home brew kit ?
  • lpg conversion - Range Rover 4.2LSE 3 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I have recently converted my 4.2LSE Range Rover to gas. It runs fine on petrol but hunts at idle on gas although from 1000rpm on it is fine. Does any one have any words of wisdom?
  • rover 25 hesitation 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    W reg rover 25 1.4 si Starts ok hot or cold. When moving off engine hesitates when cold then runs ok . Only happens when cold. Have changed spark plugs. Any answers please?
  • Locking Wheel Nuts 22 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    I have run a search on this subject, but found little info on the best available locking wheel nuts on the market. With a set of alloys and tyres costing in the region of 2 grand, - what make would B.R`s recommend as the best on the market ????
  • Civic or Corolla or Almera 8 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    I am looking for a second car run about and can't decide which one - any views? Civic or Corolla or Almera? Looking at HJ's car by car breakdown the Almera looks hard to beat (reliability and longevity are my key concerns).
 

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